Poulan 178497 owner manual Checklist, Assembly, Check Tire Pressure, Check Mower Levelness

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ASSEMBLY 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

✓All assembly instructions have been completed.

✓No remaining loose parts in carton.

✓Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

✓Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

✓All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

✓Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

✓Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

✓Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

✓Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

✓Engine oil is at proper level.

✓Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

✓Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

✓Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

✓It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in Operation section of this manual).

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Contents IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away MODELLAWN TRACTOR Always Wear Eye Protection During OperationIV. SERVICE SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I. GENERAL OPERATIONNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Steering Wheel UNASSEMBLED PARTSGauge Wheel SeatTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTONASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK See Fig INSTALL SEAT See FigTO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER See Fig INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See Figs. 6 andCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLISTCHECK MOWER LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower heightMOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigTO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 7 and TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 7 andCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE See FigPURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHART ¡GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBATTERY TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINECLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS V-BELTSAIR FILTER See Fig CLEANINGMUFFLER SPARK PLUGSTO INSTALL MOWER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See Fig Reinstall mowerTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENTTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig REPLACING BATTERY See FigTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR OTHER STORAGEFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run SERVICE NOTES SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PRGT22H50DELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTSREPAIR PARTS CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS GROUND DRIVE REPAIR PARTS 2015 STEERING ASSEMBLY37,39 38,40Adapter, Wheel Steering ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT6962 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 SEAT ASSEMBLY LIFT ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented DECALS WHEELS & TIRESPART SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS PARTS AND SERVICE